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Conversations Over Coffee. Models of Leadership November 7, 2007. Objectives. To identify several different types of leaders To describe differences between types To discuss ideas about effective leadership strategies To apply “best practices” in discussing examples . Leadership.
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Conversations Over Coffee Models of Leadership November 7, 2007
Objectives • To identify several different types of leaders • To describe differences between types • To discuss ideas about effective leadership strategies • To apply “best practices” in discussing examples
Leadership • A process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs an organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent • Creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen
Types of Leaders • Servant Leadership • Transforming Leadership • Charismatic Leadership • Distributed Leadership • Collaborative Leadership
Words • 6: “I admit I made a mistake” • 5: “You did a good job” • 4: “What is your opinion?” • 3: “If you please” • 2: “Thank you” • 1: “We”
5 Practices of Exemplary LeadershipKouzes and Posner, 2003 • Model the way • Inspire a shared vision • Challenge the process • Enable others to act • Encourage the heart
Model the way Find your voice by clarifying your personal values Set the example by aligning action with shared values 10 Commitments of LeadershipKouzes and Posner, 2003
Inspire a shared vision Envision the future by imagining exciting and enabling possibilities Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations 10 Commitments of Leadership
Challenge the process Search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow and improve Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes 10 Commitments of Leadership
Enable others to act Foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust Strengthen others by sharing power and discretion 10 Commitments of Leadership
Encourage the heart Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community 10 Commitments of Leadership
What do you expect from a leader? • Leadership is a reciprocal process that involves the relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow
Credibility=Foundation • Walk the walk • Money where their mouth is • Practice what they preach • They do what they say they will do
Share the Vision Through Communication • Powerful language, metaphors (think MLK) • Stories • Positive Communication: Enthusiasm, bounce, can-do • Non-verbal communication-gesture, touch, lean in, eye contact • LISTEN
Conversations • Divide into groups to discuss vignettes and then report back to whole group